We have two children attending Lower Merion High School taking a full load of honors and AP courses. During the years, I have called upon Main Line Tutorial to tutor one or both of my children in calculus, trigonometry, geometry, chemistry, biology and physics. Whether it was a semester-long commitment to get that "C" to a "B" or that "B" to an "A," or just a short-term two-week cram session before finals, Lisa always provided top quality tutors that were patient, coherent and had a sense of humor. Every tutor we worked with had advanced degrees, was extremely respectful to the entire family and focused on the task at hand. These were the kind of individuals that my children could look up to as role models. We were also pleased with the flexibility of Lisa -- often responding to last minute request for "emergency" pre-final tutoring -- as well as the flexibility of the tutors, who were willing to work around the demands of our children's busy extracurricular schedules. Main Line Tutorial was well worth the investment to my family and helped my eldest daughter get into one of the country's most exclusive universities." -Mother of Lower Merion High School students '11 and '14

"The educational support my children received from Main Line Tutorial was priceless. Whatever assistance my children needed to help them completely understand the subject material was offered. The tutors were professional, friendly, accommodating and flexible with our busy schedules. They were vested as teachers, taking pride in making sure their students understood the subject. My children’s confidence grew because they truly understood the subject. Not only did the tutors help my children, but they also were readily available to answer our questions and reassure us as parents. The educational support given by Main Line Tutorial was well worth the investment in our children’s future." -Mother of Radnor High School students '13 and '15

We have been working with Main Line Tutorial for the past several years, starting in middle school. I have two current Episcopal Academy high school students who have benefitted from the tutors at Main Line Tutorial. We have used tutors in a variety of subjects from English to Latin to math and have always had good results. In addition to the subject matter, the tutors have been helpful in reinforcing the basics of organization, good writing form, project planning, study skills, etc. My daughter describes her Main Line Tutorial tutors as "motivating," "energetic" and "knowledgeable". She also appreciates the fact that most of them do some teaching, so they really know what they are doing. She has found her tutors tremendously helpful. My son has a learning disability and is challenged by the curriculum, but the use of Main Line Tutorial tutors has helped him tremendously. Due to his intense sports schedule last year, we worked with an in-home tutor from another service to cover all subjects, but this year we are going back to subject-specific tutoring with Main Line Tutorial. He says that his Main Line Tutorial tutors are "fun" and are really helpful in giving him a clearer understanding of difficult concepts. All of the Main Line Tutorial tutors have worked well with him and helped him to achieve despite his disability. As a parent, I am very pleased with Main Line Tutorial's services. All of the tutors communicate with me directly (as well as my kids) in terms of scheduling, and are responsive to my concerns and goals. Lisa has always been very responsive and helpful when I have questions or concerns. She is a tremendous source of information when it comes to the local schools and curriculum and is extremely prompt in addressing any new requests or concerns. The Main Line Tutorial group is great to work with and I would strongly urge anyone who is considering tutoring services to use them. -Mother of Episcopal Academy students '14 and '16

Our experience with Main Line Tutorial was exceptional in every way. From the prompt courteous “customer service,” to the tutor herself, to the written responses and information from the director, we were pleased. Lisa, our tutor, was phenomenal-really caring and conscientious. Our daughter raised her ACT score 8 points from her first practice test. -Mother of Harriton High School student '13 Elliott is the perfect tutor. He is a natural teacher and his love for and understanding of physics comes through with each lesson. He can simplify, explain and give concrete examples of complex concepts so the student will truly understand and learn. He is reliable – prompt and ready for each session. He was available at our convenience. He was willing to tutor over Skype if he was not local when we requested a lesson. Elliott is very personable and patient. Physics did not come easily to my daughter. She worked with Elliott two or three times a month during the school year and learned physics and earned a good grade only with Elliott's help. In fact, she observes principles of physics in everyday life and truly understands and applies them because of these lessons. Elliott is an exceptional teacher! Thank you, Main Line Tutorial, for connecting us with him. -Mother of Radnor High School student '13

Carrie, I just submitted the Colorado College supplement, which means I am officially done!!! Thank you so, so much for your help. You made me a lot more confident about my essays and have taught me a great deal along the way. While writing those last essays, I thought about previous corrections you made and tried to apply them as I wrote--so not only did you help me make my college essays sound nicer, you have helped me become a more conscious writer for the future. I cannot thank you enough! -Baldwin School student '11

Our children have used various tutors from Main Line Tutorial throughout their high school years. Some, on an as needed basis and a few on a more regular basis, when a particular class was proving difficult or challenging. Even with the great teachers at their school, there are times when focused, one on one time with an excellent tutor can make the difference between a B+ and an A. Both of our children have managed to receive high honors with the assistance of the excellent and dedicated tutors available through Main Line Tutorial. -Mother of Penn Charter student ‘11 and Bowdoin ‘15 and Penn Charter student ‘13

There was a big, smiling, teenage boy in our house this morning! [Our son] got a 700 on his CR, which from 580 and 590 seems like a huge leap. He is so pleased. Many thanks for all your dedication to him in the last few months. Your support, encouragement and pure belief that he could do this, was enormously helpful to him. -Mother of Penn Charter student ‘13

"Lisa, I hope that you can instantly know how hugely I appreciated your [essay] work with [my daughter]... I have told a number of people how delicately and expertly you helped her at this crucial stage. She never felt that her work was not her own, but the tips and sounding board that you provided helped her to be her best. " -Mother of Hill School student ’04, Williams ‘08

"Hi, Lisa. I had to call you to tell you that [my son] got his SAT scores online today and they are absolutely unbelievable! He scored a 2240 combined. He did unbelievably well. He talked to his college counselor today; she advised him not take the exam again. She said there is no reason. These scores are good enough to certainly satisfy the requirements of all of the colleges she is recommending he visit…Thank you for all of your help. He thanks you too. He said that bringing his Critical Reading score up was just unbelievable and in large part due to you if not entirely due to you and the tips you gave him and your instruction. Thank you, thank you, thank you very much. I’ll be in touch when we feel that he needs your expertise again. It has been a pleasure. Take care, Lisa, and thanks again." -Mother of Haverford School student ‘06

"Hello Lisa! I did much better than I expected! I went up 190 points from last time! My mom was literally screaming :-). Thank you very much for all of your help, it definitely was the reason why I went up." -Harriton student ‘06, Penn ‘10

"Lisa, I just got your gift in the mail!! Thank you so much! I was so surprised! That is one of the sweetest things anyone has done for me! If anything, I should be sending you a gift, you helped me so much with my SATs and my essay. The book is so cute and hopefully I will learn a lot of witty repartees. I am definitely lacking in that area... Anyway, if you need any personal endorsements or if anyone is considering your tutoring you can give them my number or email address and I would be happy to recommend you. Thanks again." -Lower Merion student ’06, Brown ‘10

"Hi Lisa! It's so wonderful to hear from you. I did pretty well in the college application process (thanks in large part to your assistance I'm sure)…I was accepted at the following places: Penn (The Huntsman Program), Harvard, Georgetown, Tufts, Wesleyan, Hopkins. Next year I will be attending The Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business at Penn, as a Ben Franklin and Joseph Wharton Scholar at Penn. Can't wait! How are things with you? I hope you and yours are well and enjoying the spring, and I expect of course that your students are still working their pants off." -Penn student ‘10

"Thank you so much for helping me with the SAT and ACT and always being there to help me go over the grammar on my English essays. I love to write but grammar is not my specialty. Thanks to you and everything you have taught me about grammar, I have been getting Bs or better on all of the English papers I have written my freshmen year of college." -Lower Merion student ‘06, American University ‘10

"[My daughter] got a ten on the ACT essay and a 32 and a 33 on the English and Reading. She did amazing and we wanted to thank you so much because it was fabulous, everything you did for her. Thank you for all of your tremendous effort. " -Mother of Harriton student ‘08

"[My daughter] called me from school where she checked her SAT scores. We’re really pleased with how she did…I wanted to let you know that she’s so happy and so am I. Thank you so much I know she could not have done it without you. " -Mother of Radnor student ‘08

"I can’t begin to tell you what a huge help Andrea and Danvers have been. I could see [my son] brighten up every time one of them had an appointment with him! Their support instilled him with so much more confidence than he had, which we can attest to from his continued improvement on his test scores. Thanks again." -Father of Friends Central student ‘08, Brandeis '12

"I know I probably would not have been accepted to Stanford without your help" -Friends Central student ‘07, Stanford ‘11

"I truly appreciate those countless hours we spent reading passage after passage, and filling in many, many fill-in-the-blanks. I couldn’t be more excited for next year and the beginning of the next chapter in my life." -Penn Charter student ‘07, Penn ‘11

"Hey Lisa, So yesterday at 4:00 am I checked the scores of my last standardized test in high school. I was overjoyed: 770M, 750R, 800W (79 m/c and 12 essay). Thank you so much for the help, ESPECIALLY with the writing: it is hard to believe that just last January I had a 590 with an 8 on the essay. The score has definitely exceeded my expectations. What a great way to conclude my relationship with the SAT! I can get into college now! Once again, thanks a lot." -Harriton student ‘07

"It was wonderful to have you on my side helping me throughout the college process, and for always thinking of me throughout the year. Without your support and guidance I would not have been so successful. Thank you again for everything." Harriton student ‘06, Muhlenburg ‘10

"…I have no doubt that your assistance with the essay: motivating [my son] to sit down and write it and the editorial feedback you offered on it, helped him enormously…The whole essay process seemed completely overwhelming to him and you somehow made it seem manageable. If his English SAT had not gone up by 100 points with your instruction I am not sure he would have been accepted regular admission. I feel so glad I took the initiative to move him away from his other tutor (give myself a pat on the back for that!). So, thank you again for all your help!" -Mother of Penn Charter student ‘07

"Just a note to say that we have just adored Katie. She’s the dream tutor, and you can quote me on that to anyone who asks about her. [My son] felt safe with her, had fun with her, learned from her, and is a better student because of her. We will miss having her in our lives." -Mother of Conestoga student ‘08

"Melissa, thanks for all you do! You helped out is so many ways, we could not have done this without you and Lisa on board. It takes a village. I hope things settle down in your life and everyone remains healthy. Take care and thanks so much!!!" -Mother of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy student ‘08, Brandeis '12

"Jennie was awesome. We’re almost done, I think, and I can’t speak highly enough about the process and the end result. I am so thankful that Steph led me to you and your company. Now, I’ll just have to keep my fingers crossed that I am accepted." -Law School Applicant, Salt Lake City, Utah

"Thanks, Lisa. I just wanted you to know (although you must already) how terrific Melissa is. Obviously she's great at what she does, but she also got right into [our son's] head, and that's been our hardest obstacle. But she's no nonsense, gets to work, and whisks him away - although I do hear them laughing often." -Mother of Great Valley student, '10

"I was introduced to Main Line Tutorial through one of my good friends, and I’m so glad that I was! Jennie was extremely supportive during the preparation of my personal statement and application to law school. She helped me clarify what I was trying to say without re-writing my essay. Her comments were always useful and positive and she was very timely with her reviews and edits. I appreciate all the help that she gave me during the application process, and I do believe that it was with her help that I was admitted." -Laura, Salt Lake City, UT.

"I came to Main Line Tutorial basically knowing what I wanted out of a graduate program but overwhelmed by the graduate admissions process. Jennie helped me clarify my school choices and was very instrumental in helping me to organize myself-- which relieved a lot of the angst. Most importantly, she expertly guided me through the essay portion of the application. Although I am a skilled writer and the ideas were all mine, she provided excellent feedback, organizational tips, and ideas on what to include. Throughout my time working with Jennie, she took a deep interest in my case and did a great deal of background research on my field (education/ psychology). Although we worked remotely (I am overseas.), she was always accessible, professional and encouraging. Working with her was not only hugely beneficial, but very enjoyable. Ultimately I was accepted to excellent programs at William and Mary, Harvard and Columbia. I know that I earned my own admittance to Columbia, but without her guidance, I am unsure if I would be starting this exciting new chapter in my life. Needless to say, I am a very satisfied client. I think the main benefit of working with someone on grad school admissions is that they can help you organize your ideas and priorities. They can't make a star out of nothing, but I really believe they can help you highlight your attributes so you can take yourself to the next level. It was absolutely worth it." -Michelle, Oman

"[My son] is really benefiting from his tutor and I have become a huge advocate of tutoring. [My son] is a smart kid, but he doesn't always figure out what is important to study. His weekly review with Emma has made him a stronger student and he is getting A's on his labs and tests. He always looks forward to meeting with her. I wish I had started earlier - like in 9th grade! It is amazing how much he gets out of a weekly review with her. " -Mother of Friends Central student '10

"[My son] accessed his scores and he did very well. He scored a 2110. He is thrilled. With only four sessions and a practice test, he was able to improve by almost 200 points ..." -Mother of Haverford School student '10

"Hi--just a quick note to let you know that [my son] thought your meeting today was really helpful, and he enjoyed working with you. I thought he seemed very at ease with you, too, which is great. I was amazed and delighted to hear him talk at such length about what's going on with school! ... Thanks so much, Adam, and we'll see you next week!" -Mother of Lower Merion student '10

"Lisa and Reed, Success!! Writing – 790; Math – 720 (so we'll go with the 770 from last time) CR – 720!! So we are done! Now he just has to take two more SAT subject tests. Thanks so much for all of your help – couldn't have done it without you!" -Mother of Haverford School student '11

"Hi Leah, My SAT scores just came in and I was very happy with the results. Critical Reading: 730; Math: 770, Writing: 720, essay-10." -Agnes Irwin student '11

"Dear Lisa and Melissa, I just wanted to let you know that [my daughter] has been admitted at Penn. I am sure her essay has played a role in that decision, and I wanted to thank you both again for your help in that process. You got our creativity mobilized and focused, so add this to your list of successes!" -Mother of Radnor High School student '10, Penn '14

"Hi Lisa, I left you a long rambling message this morning about [my daughter's] scores. She got an 1810 – and we are beyond thrilled! ... I cannot thank you and Leah enough! [My daughter] said that Leah's time-management strategies really helped her improve. And she was sick all week too!" -Mother of Harriton student '10.

"I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you so much for managing to schedule so much time with [my son and daughter] at the end of the year. The preparation and tutoring for finals really seemed to help them both. [My daughter] got an A on her geometry final, trimester and year end grade. She was thrilled (and even a bit surprised...)! She got a B+ on her Chem final, which her teacher said was an excellent grade, given that the difficulty level on the exam was very high...Thanks again. I'm sure we'll see you again next year." -Mother of Penn Charter students